2013 City of the Year

This September the City of West Fargo was awarded the 2013 City of the Year by the North Dakota League of Cities. The ND League of Cities cited West Fargo's rapid growth of its school system, industrial park, and subdivisions as some of the reasons for the award.

West Fargo, with an estimated population of 30,000, is one of the fastest growing communities in North Dakota with a growth rate of 72.9% between 2000 and 2010. We are proud of our student oriented school district, accessible park facilities, and a variety of housing options. All these features and more help to make the community of West Fargo an ideal city for your home. Boasting opportunities for both families and businesses, West Fargo combines all the benefits of a small town atmosphere but also remains competitive in the growing metropolitan area of Fargo/Moorhead. Welcome to the City on the Grow!

The detection and investigation of individuals driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs involves a series of processes. Law enforcement officers come into contact with drivers through obvious traffic violations like speeding, disregard of a traffic control signal or driving the wrong way on a roadway.

The City of West Fargo has enacted an ordinance regulating the licensing of dogs and cats. All dogs and cats over twelve (12) weeks of age kept or maintained in the City shall be licensed and registered. Licenses are issued by the Police Department at the cost of six dollars for an animal that has been spaded or neutered; ten dollars if the animal is not spaded or neutered; and one hundred dollars per animal when the owner possesses four or more animals.

It could be Spring Fever. Or it could be the excitement of St. Patrick’s Day gearing up with green shamrocks, green beer, and hopes of good luck. But no amount of luck can save you from a drunk driver.

The West Fargo Police Department saw significant change during 2014 with the retirement of Chief Arland Rasmussen and the beginning of construction of the new police department and commission room addition.

Are you passionate about the library and the role it plays in our community? The West Fargo Public Library is seeking interested West Fargo residents to volunteer for two unpaid Library Board vacancies.

To see the interactive map see below. On some computers you will need to expand the legend to get the colors. This can be accomplished by clicking in the upper left hand corner the two sideways triangles right above the zoom in and zoom out.